Blackwall

Inner Circle Quests:

• The Lone Warden (Acquisition)
• Memories of the Grey (Approval)
• Explanations (Gift Plot)
• Revelations (Personal Plot)

Romance: Inquisitor must be female of any race.

The Grey Wardens hold a lonely vigil, enduring lives of hardship and sacrifice to protect the world from an evil that can never truly be conquered. Few would volunteer for this: the suffering, isolation, and promise of a violent death. But the path of a Warden is also one of valor, and those who give themselves to the cause are rewarded with the knowledge that they have become something more than they were. Blackwall is one of the rare few Wardens who choose, of their own accord, to pick up the shield. He believes so wholeheartedly in the noble ideal of the Grey Wardens that he would rather have this life than any other.

Specialization

Champion: Blackwall has sworn to give his life to protect his friends and allies. He puts himself between them and danger, and his experience and resolve let him stand against attacks that would fell weaker warriors.

First Encounter

You first learn of Blackwall from Leliana, following your return from Val Royeaux—this unlocks the quest The Lone Warden. Follow Leliana’s lead to find Blackwall training Warden recruits by Lake Luthias in the Hinterlands. After you help him and his recruits drive off an attacking band of mercenaries, Blackwall offers to join the Inquisition. Take him up on his offer and consider adding him to your party immediately. You must recruit Blackwall before Adamant. Otherwise he won’t be available.

Approval

Blackwall approves of helping others, whenever possible. He believes the Inquisition has a responsibility to make the world a better place. While huge troubles like war and the Breach are a concern, he doesn’t want to see the Inquisitor shutting eyes to the suffering of the average person either. Blackwall also likes to see the Inquisitor give people a second chance, even if they have done terrible things in the past. Summary executions of those the Inquisitor considers enemies may cause him to disapprove.

Approval Gained

• Ally with the mages or the templars.
• Say “because it’s right” when made Inquisitor.
• Allow the Grey Wardens to join the Inquisition after securing Adamant.
• Support Gaspard at the Winter Palace.
• Gain enough court approval (85+) to have Florianne arrested at the Winter Palace.
• Save Empress Celene’s life at the Winter Palace.
• Drink from the Well of Sorrows at the Temple of Mythal (if Blackwall is not in a romance with Inquisitor).
• Morrigan drinks from the Well of Sorrows at the Temple of Mythal (if Blackwall is in a romance with Inquisitor).

Approval Lost

• Force either the mages or the templars to surrender and serve the Inquisition.
• Say you’ll “do it for my own power” when made Inquisitor.
• Exile the Grey Wardens after securing Adamant.
• Support Briala at the Winter Palace.
• Refuse an alliance with Abelas at the Temple of Mythal.
• Allow Empress Celene to be assassinated at the Winter Palace.

Romance

You can flirt with Blackwall early, from the moment he is recruited. All you have to do is pick the options with the romance icons. Blackwall will flirt back initially, thinking the flirts harmless.

Speak to Blackwall after the destruction of Haven. Here, when you express fondness for him, he pulls back. He realizes that the relationship might be progressing, and though he is attracted to you, he thinks indulging his feelings is inappropriate. You can try to persuade him, but he will leave, telling you that the dalliance shouldn’t continue. To continue the romance, you must maintain a positive approval with Blackwall and complete his quests.

To obtain Blackwall’s gift plot, speak to him in the stables at Skyhold once you’ve obtained adequate positive approval. Here he reveals he has something to show you in the Storm Coast, unlocking Explanations. Go with him to the Storm Coast and recover a badge. from his previous life.

Just when the relationship seems to be progressing well, Blackwall leaves Skyhold and the party, triggering the start of his personal plot, Revelations. Clues point you to Val Royeaux. Once in Val Royeaux, you’re shown a scene with Blackwall. After the scene, you can go to the prison to speak with him and decide how to resolve the situation. Allowing Blackwall back into the Inquisition requires doing a mission on the war table and judging Blackwall. For the romance to continue, you must either send Blackwall to the Grey Wardens or tell him he is free to choose his own path. With Blackwall back in the Inquisition, you can culminate the romance by speaking to him at the stables in Skyhold, leading to a scene in your quarters.